Disadvantages of hyndai factory-fitted CNG

Dear All,

I have been using i10-magna with factory-fitted CNG for over four years now (42000 km).  I have had a number of minor issues with CNG fitting over these four years.  Most frequent ones being mis-firing (especially during rainy season), problems with switching to CNG mode.  A major constraint is lack of technically skilled manpower in hyundai showrooms.  All service centers invariably have just one CNG technician who visits the showroom once or twice a week and you have to make time as per his schedule!!!  While these guys are trained in routine tune-up and minor issues they do not have training or infrastructure for any major CNG repair. 

I now have a major problem with my CNG kit and I get to know that there is only one service center in the entire NCR which can diagnose and repair this and it is in Mathura Road.  I could not believe that in this age of globalization, car companies have created a monopoly in their CNG kits and its servicing.  Imagine somebody living in Gurgaon has to take the car all the way to Mathura road to get it serviced!!! This service center works five and half days a week and they pretty much advice you to not come on Saturdays at all!!! Therefore, you loose a working day to fix your car unless you have a driver!

Hyundai and perhpas many car dealers are fooling people by selling company-fitted kits at exhorbitant price without adquate manpower for servicing the same.  My advice is to not fall into this trap.  Many private approved CNG vendors do a pretty decent job for half the money and provide you good service at your door step.  

 

Hope this review helps those who are thinking about factory-fitted CNG.

 

Fuel economy, good looks, stylePathetic service, waste of time